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On my way home. I had a wonderful time. Until next time Ireland☘️☘️☘️ 💚💚
01/14/2026

On my way home. I had a wonderful time. Until next time Ireland☘️☘️☘️ 💚💚

The end of the tour...
01/13/2026

The end of the tour...

The Guiness Storage house tour begins....
01/13/2026

The Guiness Storage house tour begins....

We are at the oldest pub in Ireland. The Brazen Head Est. 1198
01/12/2026

We are at the oldest pub in Ireland. The Brazen Head Est. 1198

Today we walked around Dublin visiting different areas of the city. It was a balmy plus 13 and the sun was out. Back a...
01/12/2026

Today we walked around Dublin visiting different areas of the city. It was a balmy plus 13 and the sun was out. Back at the hotel. Resting going out for dinner later. Home on Thursdsy night.

01/11/2026

🕍 St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin — A Brief History
🪩 Ancient Sacred Site
The location’s sacred use long predates the current building. Tradition holds that **St. Patrick himself used a holy well here in the 5th century to baptize first Irish converts to Christianity — although this is more legend than documented fact.

By at least the 8th century, there was a known church on the site, referred to as St Patrick’s in insula (“on the island”), likely situated amid the marshy channels of the River Poddle.

🛕 Medieval Beginnings
In 1191, under the Anglo-Norman Archbishop John Comyn, the site became a collegiate church — a larger church served by a community of clergy devoted to study and
Construction of the current cathedral building occurred primarily between 1220 and 1260 in the Gothic style. It was elevated to cathedral status shortly thereafter, making Dublin one of the rare cities with two medieval cathedrals (the other being nearby Christ Church).

🏛️ Role through History
Over the centuries, the cathedral reflected Dublin’s turbulent religious and political history:
During Oliver Cromwell’s conquest (1649), his troops reportedly used the cathedral as stables — a symbolic act of contempt for the Anglican church.

In 1688, under King James II, Catholic mass was held there during his brief Catholic resurgence in Ireland.�
Foresight Architecture
For much of its history, though, it remained part of the Church of Ireland (Anglican tradition), especially after the Reformation.

🛠️ Restoration & Preservation
By the 19th century, the cathedral had fallen into serious disrepair. A major restoration (1860–1865) funded by brewer Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness reshaped much of the interior and exterior seen today, although medieval and later elements were preserved where possible.

🧑‍⚖️ Modern Significance
Today, St. Patrick’s is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland and remains one of Dublin’s most historic and visited landmarks.
It sits physically and symbolically close to Christ Church Cathedral — a reminder of the city’s layered religious heritage.

🧠 Cultural Notes
📜 Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, served as Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (1713–1745) and is buried there — one of the cathedral’s most famous connections.

🗣️ The phrase “to chance your arm” is said to originate here: two feuding families once negotiated peace by extending an arm through the medieval Door of Reconciliation — hence the expression.

The cathedral’s choir dates back to the 15th century and continues to perform today.

🏰 Why It Matters
St. Patrick’s Cathedral embodies Ireland’s religious evolution — from ancient Celtic Christianity through Norman influence, Reformation change, and Victorian restoration — making it a living chronicle of Dublin’s spiritual and civic life for over 800 years.

If I owned a witch shop in Dublin, this is the building it would be in....oh my goddess....love it. LOVE THE WINDOWS AND...
01/11/2026

If I owned a witch shop in Dublin, this is the building it would be in....oh my goddess....love it. LOVE THE WINDOWS AND JUST BLACK

Micheline has been waiting three years to see this incredible art work.Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turre...
01/11/2026

Micheline has been waiting three years to see this incredible art work.

Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederic William Burton

Watercolour and gouache on paper

We are at the National Gallery of Ireland. I have taken photos of a lot of amazing paintings. This is one of my favorit...
01/11/2026

We are at the National Gallery of Ireland. I have taken photos of a lot of amazing paintings. This is one of my favorites. Colorful, fun, so much happening...a card reader, youngsters having fun.

Merry Christmas in the Barron's Hall.

First morning in Dublin.Waiting for the National Gallery of Ireland to open...Best hot chocolate i have ever had..
01/11/2026

First morning in Dublin.

Waiting for the National Gallery of Ireland to open...

Best hot chocolate i have ever had..

We arrived in Dublin.Me (Micheline): Sherry, were not in Di**le anymore, try to blend in and not look like a tourist...5...
01/10/2026

We arrived in Dublin.
Me (Micheline): Sherry, were not in Di**le anymore, try to blend in and not look like a tourist...

5 minutes later...

These are our last couple of days in Di**le, Ireland.On Saturday we leave for Dublin for three days before heading home—...
01/09/2026

These are our last couple of days in Di**le, Ireland.

On Saturday we leave for Dublin for three days before heading home—and I already know a piece of my heart will be staying right here.

There is something truly special about Di**le and the Di**le Peninsula. The people are incredibly friendly, the town is beautiful, and the energy is absolutely contagious. Colorful shops line the streets, pubs hum with life and music, and everywhere you go you’re met with warmth and genuine hospitality.

The smell of the salt air, the sound of music drifting from pub doors, the easy laughter of locals and visitors alike—it all wraps around you and makes you feel good, grounded, and welcome. People make you feel as though you’ve known them for years, even if you’ve just met.

Di**le isn’t just a place you visit.
It’s a place you feel.
And to truly understand it, you have to experience it for yourself. 💚

Slán go fóill, a Dhaingean 💚
Goodbye for now, Di**le

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